ARIHANT

Ahimsa Parmo Dharama

Namokar Mantra

Auspicious Jain Prayer

This is the fundamental prayer in Jainism and can be recited at any time of the day. While praying by reciting this mantra, the devotee bows with respect to Arihantas, Siddhas, spiritual leaders (Acharyas), teachers (Upadyayas) and all the monks. This worship the virtues of all the supreme spiritual people instead of just worshipping one particular person. It is important to note that the Navkar Mantra does not mention the names of even Tirthankaras and Siddhas. At the time of recitation, a Jain devotee remembers their virtues and try to emulate them. In this mantra Jains bow down to these supreme spiritual personalities, and therefore, it is also called Namokar Mantra.

NamokÔr Mantra, also called the NavakÔr Mantra or the NamaskÔr Mantra, is the most important mantra used in Jainism .